by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Jan 22, 2024 | Eating Disorders
Valentine’s Day, widely celebrated as a symbol of love and affection, often emphasizes indulgent dining experiences and the exchange of sweet confections. This focus on food can pose significant challenges for individuals recovering from eating disorders, potentially...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Dec 11, 2023 | Eating Disorders
The ketogenic diet. The paleo diet. The caveman diet. Juice cleanses. Raw milk. Fruitarianism. Nutritional trends and diets like these are usually born from an effort to improve a person’s health — which can mean pursuing weight loss or eliminating unnatural...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Oct 13, 2023 | Eating Disorders
Anorexia — and eating disorders in general — are often considered disorders that only affect women and girls but this is wildly incorrect. While it’s true that disordered eating and body dysmorphia are more common in those who identify as women, men can...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Oct 11, 2023 | Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are often misunderstood, leading to harmful stereotypes and misconceptions. With the abundance of misinformation surrounding food and healthy eating, it can be challenging to grasp the severity of eating disorders. Let’s break down the most common...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Oct 6, 2023 | Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are two of the most common eating disorders. While similar behaviors characterize both, some differences are important to highlight. Let’s break down some key definitions, differences and similarities between anorexia nervosa and...
by Mental Health Rehabs Editorial Team | Apr 14, 2023 | Eating Disorders
Ever found yourself mindlessly munching on snacks even when you know you’re not hungry, or struggling to stop yourself from eating when you started feeling full five bites ago? For some, this is a temporary lapse in judgment, but for others, this dysfunctional...
